Data Analyst

RNGD; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RNGD in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Data Analyst to transform data into actionable insights. You will develop Power BI reports, write SQL queries against Snowflake, and explore AI-enabled analytics while automating processes with Power Platform.

The role emphasizes data governance, security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable analytics and scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, business, or a related discipline.
• Three or more years of proven experience as a Data Analyst, with a focus on Power BI and SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, including Snowflake and Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management systems.
• Previous experience in construction or a related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Power BI reporting and analytics.
• Design, build, maintain, and improve Power BI reports and semantic models.
• Create dashboards with strong visuals and usable context.
• Write and troubleshoot DAX measures, calculated columns, and Power Query.
• Develop SQL queries to support reporting and data quality needs.
• Partner with data engineering and business teams to improve data models and reliability.
• Support data-governance, security, and access controls.
• Document report logic, data definitions, and source information.
• Identify missing or unreliable data and coordinate corrections.
• Maintain documentation for reports and automated workflows.
• Build and support workflow automations using Power Platform and related tools.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI-enabled analytics and automation.
• Document processes, ownership, and support procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into analytics and automation.
• Lead training and ongoing support to strengthen adoption.
• Manage multiple requests and timelines with clear progress updates.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, business, or a related discipline

Tools

Snowflake

Microsoft Azure

Power Platform

Job description

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Analyst that will transform data into actionable insights and support informed decision-making across all levels of RNGD. This role is ideal for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional and is responsible for developing Power BI reports, exploring and implementing data-management solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning, automating processes using Microsoft Power Platform, and writing SQL queries to retrieve data from RNGD’s Snowflake database.

Core Responsibilities

• Power BI Reporting and Analytics
• Design, build, maintain, and continuously improve Power BI reports and semantic models.
• Create user-friendly dashboards with strong visual design, clear business context, consistent formatting standards, and high attention to usability and performance.
• Write and troubleshoot DAX measures, calculated columns, Power Query transformations, and report logic to ensure accurate, reliable, and actionable insights.
• Data Modeling, SQL, and Data Warehousing
• Develop SQL queries to support reporting, analysis, and data-quality needs.
• Partner with data engineering and business teams to improve data models, troubleshoot refresh failures, resolve source-system issues, and strengthen reporting reliability.
• Data Governance, Security, and Access Control
• Support data-governance practices that improve the quality, consistency, usability, and reliability of organizational data.
• Configure and maintain approved row-level security and support report access controls and sensitivity labeling in coordination with system and data owners.
• Document report logic, calculations, data definitions, source information, security logic, access requirements, data classifications, and user guidance.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, duplicate, or unreliable data and coordinate appropriate review and correction.
• Maintain organized documentation for reports, semantic models, queries, automated workflows, and recurring analytical processes while following established data-access, confidentiality, security, and governance requirements.
• Process Automation and Business Systems Support
• Build, test, maintain, and support workflow automations using Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and related tools.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve workflow consistency, and strengthen the reliability of recurring business processes.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and coordinate resolution with system owners or technical partners when needed.
• Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence-enabled analytics and automation capabilities where they provide practical business value.
• Document automated processes, dependencies, ownership, user requirements, and support procedures.
• Stakeholder Partnership, Adoption, and Continuous Improvement
• Partner with stakeholders across business functions to understand operational needs and translate them into practical analytics and automation solutions.
• Communicate findings, report logic, assumptions, data limitations, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop user guides, reference materials, and other resources that help employees understand and use analytics products effectively.
• Lead training and provide ongoing support to strengthen user adoption and confidence.
• Manage multiple requests, priorities, dependencies, and timelines while communicating progress and challenges appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Three or more years of proven experience as a Data Analyst, with a focus on Power BI and SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, including Snowflake and Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management systems.

• Previous experience in construction or a related industry preferred.

Core Competencies

• RNGD Values Alignment
  • Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:
  • Renegade Mentality
  • Sweep Floors
  • Build Together
  • Honor Promises
• Analytical Thinking and Business Insight
  • Demonstrates a Renegade Mentality by applying structured thinking to solve complex data and system challenges.
  • Evaluates data quality, performance, and reliability issues using logical analysis.
  • Develops solutions that support accurate and meaningful data insights.
• Technical Execution and Data Quality
  • Designs and implements scalable, efficient, and reliable data solutions.
  • Demonstrates strong proficiency in applicable data-engineering tools, platforms, and languages.
  • Honors Promises by maintaining high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Attention to Detail
  • Demonstrates the Sweep Floors mindset by ensuring accuracy and integrity across data pipelines and systems.
  • Identifies and resolves inconsistencies, errors, and performance issues.
  • Maintains well-documented and organized data processes.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Builds Together by working effectively with cross-functional teams, including analytics, Operations, and leadership.
  • Communicates technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Supports team alignment through proactive communication and knowledge sharing.
• Adaptability, Automation, and Innovation
  • Adapts to evolving technologies, systems, data sources, and business needs while identifying opportunities to improve reporting and reduce manual effort.
  • Contributes to innovation in data architecture and enterprise analytics capabilities.
  • Demonstrates a Renegade Mentality by evaluating automation and emerging artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities and applying them where they create practical value.

RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.